Neal Baer

It’s Comic Con time in San Diego and our Domies will be in attendance…well a few anyway. This afternoon (Ballroom 20) Dean Norris, Mike Vogel and Marg Helgenberger and executive producers Neal Baer and Tim Schlattmann head up a panel and they will give a sneak peek of what’s to come Under the Dome.

Morning Wilmywood peeps! It’s was CBS’s big press day yesterday and here’s what we learned about for the upcoming season two of Under the Dome.

A more Gentle Big Jim?
Big Jim will have a “come to God or come to dome moment where he believes maybe his purpose in life should be that he shouldn’t be so nasty,” Norris says. “A different kind of Big Jim is required to survive under the dome.” Neal Baer adds, “It’s the season of transformation. This is the year where we will find out what they’re truly made of.” Just like the cocoon?

People get out? People get in?
“Maybe someone might possibly get out and maybe some might possibly get in,” Neal says. Max Ehrich plays Hunter who comes into the dome in episode 3. “but only digitally,” says Neal. “There’s a break in the dome that comes through where Internet messages can get through. In episode 3, Norrie and Joe start to get messages from this young man and we will actually meet him in Episode 8.” That is the episode they are working on now!

The Dome has a magnetic personality.
The Dome becomes magnetic, sending all the town’s metal appliances, vehicles, to the walls of the Dome. Won’t do well for anything living. Someone’s bound to receive death by toaster.

An ER reunion?
Yep, don’t forget that Neal Baer was EP and writer of that 15 season show! Sherry Stringfield (Big Jim’s late wife, Pauline) who was also on the medical drama is back for episode 10. ER alum Eriq La Salle will direct that upcoming episode. She was filming here earlier in the season. We will be glad to have her back!

Where’s everyone shooting today?

Under the Dome – Sunnyvale Dr.

Sleepy Hollow – Cotton Exchange – an overnight shoot

Max Steel – N. 5th St.

Now, we have done all we can do, letting Gov. Pat McCrory know that we need his help. It’s time to move on to phase two. Kinda going back to where we started. But now more than ever it is very important we reach out to our own legislators and tell them that we support our film incentives and want them to stay! Don’t know who represents you? No problem! (See Below) It is crucial that you only reach out to those in your district! Hate to say it this way, but honestly, if you are not a voter in another legislator’s district they could not care less about what you have to say. Make sure in your calls or email to your own representatives you stay positive and let them know how film impacts your life.

WHO REPRESENTS ME IN THE NC HOUSE & NC SENATE? FIND OUT YOUR DISTRICT NOW!

REGISTER NOW: FILM INDUSTRY DAY @ THE NC LEGISLATURE ATTENTION: Small Businesses and vendors!

If you want to be an active participant in the film industry day at the NC Legislature on June 4, 2014 from 9am to 1pm REGISTER NOW!

The most important people that need to attend are the small businesses. These are the folks we need to put on a bus and send up to Raleigh. So whatever businesses you are friends with please reach out to them and pass this message along. Its so imperative that they come. More important than the crew more important than the background extras because when they see businesses it will really hit home.

REMINDER: You have today and tomorrow to go enjoy the locally shot A Short History of Decay at Thalian Hall.

It’s getting excellent reviews! It’s about a failed writer (Bryan Greenberg) discovers unexpected beauty and richness in the marriage of his ailing parents (Linda Lavin, Harris Yulin) after he moves to Florida to take care of them. Of course, our fabulous Wrightsville beach served as the beaches on the Gulf Coast.

Perry’s Emporium has the exclusive NC Film Pendants in stock now! They also ship everywhere, so call them to order one or stop by and pick one up! Price: $39.95 Located at 2520 Independence Blvd in Wilmington 910-392-6721 They are open Tues – Sat: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm. I am wearing mine proudly!

LOOKING FOR THOSE FILM=JOBS STICKERS? Sunrise Broadcasting has a few. Feel free to stop by and grab one while they last at 25 N. Kerr Ave. (near the intersection of Market and Kerr across from the new Walgreens). Offices are open 8:30am-5:30pm M-F.

WE GOT MORE! Last time, they flew out of here in 24 hours! Thanks to Jed and the gang over at Image Monster, you can now pick up these fab stickers at the Sunrise Broadcasting, too! Film=Jobs folks! Spread the word!

That just about does it for me; I will have more Wilmywood updates for you tomorrow morning (unless something breaks) and every weekday morning we do “What’s Up in Wilmywood” at 7:30am & 8:30am LIVE on Sunny 104.5. And on Thursdays during Cape Fear CW‘s Primetime News at 10! Got Scoop? Email me: sheila_brothers@yahoo.com. Or message me on Wilmywood’s FB or on Twitter. You can also just post your comments below! Until then, that’s a wrap!!

Well, the minute the Impact study from Dr. Robert Handfield came out, we knew the backlash would come. And so it begins. A report came out yesterday requested by Rick Catlin, a New Hanover County Republican. According to WWAY, The General Assembly’s Fiscal Research Division (FRD) concludes that Dr. Robert Handfield’s report that the Film Product Credit’s net contribution to the state is positive “is based on a series of misunderstandings of the state’s tax laws, invalid or overstated assumptions, and errors in accounting.” Dr. Handfield however is standing by his study. I have not fully examined the counter against the impact study. As soon as a I do, I will give you my consensus. READ STORY NOW

Do you got what it takes to be The Biggest Loser? Get ready North Carolina because we can get you to the very front of the line for your audition for season 16 in Charlotte! How? Just email me: sheila@1045sunnyfm.com and give me your story. Short, sweet and to the point and we will pick the front of the line winners THIS Thursday. Put “The Biggest Loser” in the subject line. Casting Director Erica Landon joined me today. She gives you the inside scoop on the audition process, what you can expect and some tips for a great audition. LISTEN TO INTERVIEW WITH Casting Director Erica Landon Click on The Biggest Loser pic for all the audition details!

Our Red Zone girl, Stefanie Scott who was just here in Wilmywood playing the character “Caroline” has been tweeting like mad for weeks now as her song, “I Don’t Wanna Let You Go” was on the top of the Disney charts. Well now her song is officially out on iTunes. Get it NOW!

ICYMI: My first interview for Entertainment Weekly‘s Community Section went live yesterday. It was the latest interview with EP of Under the Dome, Jack Bender who reveals something quite cryptic about the second season. Check it out NOW!

Our Domies are shooting at Screen Gems Studios today, but they will be back running around Wilmywood the rest of the week.

Did you see the promo for Under the Dome during the UConn/Kentucky game last night? Let’s just go ahead a geek out about whats to come! Brian K. Vaughan and Neal Baer talk season 2.

Happy birthday to John Schneider! The NY born actor celebrates his 54th birthday today. John has been working in the film industry since the age of 8! He was in NC last year to play the role of “Paul Sharpe” in the 2014 film, Adrenaline.

Adrenaline was filmed in Wilmington, Jacksonville, Wallace, Rockingham and Supply and was directed by Joseph Quinn Simpkins, and produced by Del Baron. Adrenaline is a story of a drag racer’s life and recovery after a crash that almost kills him! John is best known for his work in the hit TV show Dukes of Hazard as “Bo Duke” and Smallville as “Jonathan Kent.” Happy Birthday from Wilmywood, John!

LOOKING FOR THOSE FILM=JOBS STICKERS? Sunrise Broadcasting has a few. Feel free to stop by and grab you one while they last at 25 N. Kerr Ave. (near the intersection of Market and Kerr across from the new Walgreens). Offices are open 8:30am-5:30pm M-F.

WE GOT MORE! Last time, they flew out of here in 24 hours! Thanks to Jed and the gang over at Image Monster, you can now pick up these fab stickers at the Sunrise Broadcasting Studios too!

That just about does it for me; I will have more Wilmywood updates for you tomorrow morning (unless something breaks) and every weekday morning we do “What’s Up in Wilmywood” at 7:30am & 8:30am LIVE on Sunny 104.5. And on Thursdays during Cape Fear CW‘s Primetime News at 10! Got Scoop? Email me: sheila_brothers@yahoo.com. Or message me on Wilmywood’s FB or on Twitter. You can also just post your comments below! Until then, that’s a wrap!!

Please note that whoever is selected for the photo double will need to be available to work for multiple days, at least 4, during this this time frame: February 28-March 18. There will be no weekend filming. GET THE DETAILS NOW!

Another request came in yesterday as Secrets & Lies is looking for a Stand-in for Juliette Lewis.

We are in need of someone who can work as stand in for Juliette Lewis for the filming of “Secrets & Lies” in Wilmington, NC. Must be available the entire shooting schedule (February 28- March 19). Looking for someone with dark hair, 5’6″ and in the 120-140 lb range. GET THE DETAILS NOW!

More stars will make their way to Wilmington. Yesterday we reported that Sherry Stringfield of ER fame has joined our Under the Dome family for Season 2.

And it seems that Under the Dome’s EP Neal Baer is grabbing more cast he loves to work with like he did with season one.

“I’m thrilled after all these years to be working again with Sherry Stringfield,” Baer says. “We had a blast on ER together and I know Sherry will bring the same grace, spirit and intensity to her new, pivotal role on Under the Dome.”

According to TVGuide.com, Stringfield will play Pauline, a mysterious woman who may be connected to the origins of the dome.

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LOOKING FOR THOSE FILM=JOB STICKERS? Sunrise Broadcasting has a few. Feel free to stop by and grab you one while they last at 25 N. Kerr Ave. (near the intersection of Market and Kerr across from the new Walgreens) Offices are open from 8:30am-5:30pm M-F. Please one sticker per person please. They will run out fast! Thanks!

SOME REMINDERS FOR THE WEEKEND:

Tonight get ready for the 8th annual The Reel Teal Film Festival, a student-organized film festival Come out to UNCW’s Lumina Theater on February 21st, 2014 at 7pm! There will be a teal carpet, photographers, raffles, great films, and admission is FREE. 7pm-10pm GET MORE DETAILS NOW!

Tomorrow (Sat Feb 22, 1-5pm) A Voice Over Work Workshop will be held at Post 1200. Learn the tips and techniques to master voice acting from taking direction to getting called back. Students will be in the booth recording during this workshop. A rare opportunity not to be missed! GET DETAILS NOW

Ernie Ward will be starting his campaign to seek election for NC Senate, District 8 (Pender, Brunswick, Bladen) this Saturday, February 22 at 3:30 pm at the Museum of Coastal Carolina in Ocean Isle Beach. This is your chance to ask questions in person about all things but especially the NC Film Incentives. I did catch up with him last week. READ STORY NOW

Vanessa Neimeyer of NCasting will hold an open casting call for UNDER THE DOME SEASON 2 this Sunday, February 23rd from 5:30pm-9:30pm (updated time). You don’t have to attend to be considered, but it will be a fun little get together.GET DETAILS NOW

That just about does it for me; I will have more Wilmywood updates for you Monday morning (unless something breaks) and every weekday morning we do “What’s Up in Wilmywood” at 7:30am & 8:30am LIVE on Sunny 104.5. Got Scoop? Email me: sheila_brothers@yahoo.com. Or message me on Wilmywood’s FB or on Twitter. You can also just post your comments below! Until then, that’s a wrap!!

It’s the day of love, so let’s LOVE on some Wilmywood shall, we! What I am already loving is the top three stars cast all have a Wilmywood connection. Ryan Phillippe w/ I Know What You Did Last Summer, Natalie Martinez w/ Under the Dome and Juliette Lewis w/ Hick. Who else that has stepped before the sands of Wrightsville Beach will grace us with their presence?

If you missed it in the last blog, check out Our Wilmywood Valentines, some adorable couples throughout the decades of movies and TV shot right here in Wilmington, NC.

To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday

The latest winter storm charged fiercely upon the South, making Atlanta shut down production for a few days. However, the NC Film crew didn’t let the latest polar vortex stop them from getting things done Under the Dome, and there certainly is a lot to do. The construction team is currently the busiest, rebuilding last season’s sets at EUE/Screen Gems Studios and from what I hear building some new ones.

Writer/Showrunner of Under the Dome, Dr. Neal Baer will be honored on Feb. 27 by City Year Denver for his contributions on health, education and other issues involving youth. “I am committed to finding ways to keep kids in school,” he told the Denver Post. Baer will screen his NC shot documentary about new approaches to education, “If You Build It,” during the event. But that’s not all he said. You know they had to deliver questions about Season 2 of Under the Dome.

Baer told the Denver Post, “It’s bigger, bolder than last season. In the first five minutes you see the demise of one character; two die in the first episode. No one is safe.”

Our Sleepy Hollow Heads are beyond busy as they are bringing yet another show to television. Yesterday we reported, that Kurtzman and Orci is bringing a CW pilot entitled, IDENTITY to Charleston, SC. The show will star Ahna O’Reilly, who is best known for her supporting role as Elizabeth Leefolt in the The Help and of course Fruitvale Station. Ahnna nabs the lead role as Mia. READ ARTICLE NOW

Also, in case you missed it,the family adventure MAX (the war dog movie) will be shooting in the Charlotte area. The CREW CALL is out:Please email your resume and crew position in the subject line to: picture8productions@gmail.com This family adventure film is inspired by true events and is produced by MGM Studios, Sunswept Entertainment and Picture 8 Productions. READ ABOUT IT NOW

Julia Sarah Stone, who is known for Vampire Dog (2012) and the most recent, The Killing (AMC), will join Michael Cera and John Hawkes in our Wilmywood FX pilot How and Why. She wonThe Young Artist Award for Best Performance in an International Feature Film – Leading Young Performer for The Year Dolly Parton Was My Mom (2011). More details to come!

And now that we have seen the teaser trailer for TAMMY, take a look at the poster! (click to enlarge).

We are still having out little Tammy party, we had to push it to Saturday. We will be showing the EXTENDED trailer, a different one than the one on Youtube, so I still think it will be fun! So come on out! Post1200/Giant Culture will be playing the extended trailer in their screening room beginning Saturday at 6pm every half hour until 9pm and on Sunday from 11am -2pm. CHECK FOR DETAILS ON THE FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE.

That just about does it for me; I will have more Wilmywood updates for you tomorrow morning (unless something breaks) and every weekday morning we do “What’s Up in Wilmywood” at 7:30am & 8:30am LIVE on Sunny 104.5. Got Scoop? Email me: sheila_brothers@yahoo.com. Or message me on Wilmywood’s FB or on Twitter. You can also just post your comments below! Until then, that’s a wrap!!

In tonight’s episode, Ichabod and Abbie uncover a secret in George Washington’s Bible; Irving makes a decision that alters his future; the battle between good and evil comes to a head, changing Sleepy Hollow forever.

Can’t wait! Now let’s move on to our other hot show, Under the Dome!

At the TCA’s last week, a teaser trailer was played and interestingly enough, some weird things are happening, including Big Jim (Dean Norris) kissing Linda Esquivel (Natalie Martinez). Ahhh!

According to EP Brian K. Vaughn, “The second season is going to take us places the book never got to go, he’s bringing his own twists and turns. Stephen King gave us ideas we’ve never imagined. What’s outside [the dome] comes inside.”

It seems that a little more has come out about the new characters we talked about last month. Like Sam, the crazy man in the woods, is actually Junior’s uncle. He will be makin’ trouble for Barbie. But that’s not the worst! Neal Baer revealed that not one, but two of our favorite characters won’t live to see the second episode! Ahhhhh! Noooo!!

Just when I was wondering if any Wilmington peeps were going to be getting any of the limelight at Sundance (besides out NC Film Reps hosting a little function), WECT discovered indeed a sweet young man by the name of Beau Wright is in a movie titled, Little Accidents. It’s about the disappearance of a teenage boy in a small coal mining town. READ STORY FROM WECT.

Obin and Amariah Olson

Our local boys are The Brothers Olson are getting some attention for their latest film, Unknown Caller, and they have set a release date.This suspense/action/thriller is set for a limited theater release March 1st.They have also released their movie posters. This is one of the two. The film stars Louise Griffiths, David Chisum, Assaf Cohen, Henri Lubatti and Victor McCay.

That just about does it for me; I will have more Wilmywood updates for you tomorrow morning (unless something breaks) and every weekday morning we do “What’s Up in Wilmywood” at 7:30am & 8:30am LIVE on Sunny 104.5. Got Scoop? Email me: sheila_brothers@yahoo.com. Or message me on Wilmywood’s FB . You can also just post your comments below! Until then, that’s a wrap!!

NEWS: PREMIERE DATE ANNOUNCED

“Under the Dome” Returns Monday, June 30, 10:00 PM With the Premiere Episode Written by Stephen King

CBS today announced a premiere date for its summer event series—UNDER THE DOME, produced by Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Television.

UNDER THE DOME returns for its sophomore season on Monday, June 30 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT). The premiere episode will be written by Stephen King, whose bestselling novel the series is based on. UNDER THE DOME was last summer’s #1 program, averaging 15.06 million viewers and 3.9/11 in adults 18-49, ranking as the most-watched scripted summer series in 21 years.

UNDER THE DOME tells the story of a small town that is suddenly and inexplicably sealed off from the rest of the world by an enormous transparent dome. The town’s inhabitants must deal with surviving the post-apocalyptic conditions while searching for answers to what this barrier is, where it came from, and if and when it will go away.